Loan Officer: USDA Borrowers in Limbo During Shutdown

Dodd-Frank Update, Jan. 11, 2019 (free article)
The fact that USDA loans have no downpayment requirements and come with relatively low interest rates and fees for rural and suburban homebuyers makes them a particularly affordable option under normal circumstances. The current delay could impact the latter, which could cause an issue for cash-strapped buyers.

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